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30 minutes before operating the unit. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/ DVD Player. Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 12 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 14 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display 16 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 17 Playing Discs 18...
Audio CDs Audio 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm (CD single) 20 min. 74 min. 20 min. The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Region code MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00...
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Terms for discs • Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, the movie, etc. in video software, or the name of an album in audio software. • Chapter Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.
Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
TV Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You cannot connect this player to a TV without a SCART (EURO AV) connector or a video input connector.
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If your TV has two SCART (EURO AV) connectors CD/DVD player LINE–1 ( RGB ) – TV LINE–2 To SCART (EURO AV) input To SCART (EURO AV) input If your TV has no SCART (EURO AV) connectors You can connect the player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) using the supplied audio/video connecting cord.
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TV Hookups If you connect the player to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors that conform to the output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, C /R-Y) connectors on the player Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not supplied) of the same kind.
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Setups for the player Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 54. •...
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Connect your receiver (amplifier) as follows. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You can enjoy surround sounds even if you only connect front speakers You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround and VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION).
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Note You cannot enjoy a picture with an S video signal if your TV does not conform to the S video signal. When your TV does not have an S VIDEO input, connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the video connecting cord (not supplied) instead of the S video cord.
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS format. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and 6 speakers, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
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CD/DVD player 5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT FRONT REAR CENTER PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL WOOFER To 5.1CH OUTPUT AV Receiver (Amplifier) with DIGITAL TV/LD TV/LD IN AC-3 RF 5.1ch inputs DVD IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COAX VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO DVD IN AUDIO...
Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default setting is “ENGLISH.” ENTER DISPLAY When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY and select “SETUP”...
To return to the previous screen Press ORETURN. To quit while making a selection Press DISPLAY. Note The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 4. For details, see page 57. Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following operations are performed.
Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system, the player outputs the video signal or the setup display etc. in the NTSC color system and the picture may not appear on PAL color system televisions.
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After following Step 4 xWhen playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 23). xWhen playing a VIDEO CD Depending on the VIDEO CD, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu.
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can play back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at various speeds or frame by frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode. To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode) Turn the click shuttle.
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When you play back a CD/VIDEO CD During playback 2M Fast forward (faster than “1M”) 1M Fast forward 2B (about twice the normal speed)* N (normal speed) 1m Fast rewind 2m Fast rewind (faster than “1m”) * CD only If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to 2M or 2m at once.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote.
Using the DVD’s Menu Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is provided with DVDs only. Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. TIME/TEXT When playing back a DVD Displaying information while playing the disc Lights up when Disc Playing...
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Using the Front Panel Display When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Displaying information while playing a disc Lights up when the player outputs the Playing signal in NTSC status Current index number format VIDEO CD NTSC TRACK INDEX PGM SHUFFLE REPEAT1 Disc type Current...
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the on- screen menu (Control Menu). Using the Control Menu Display Using the Control Menu display, you can select the starting point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make Digital Cinema Sound settings, and other such operations.
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Using the Control Menu Display Select the item you want using M/m. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH Items Selected SUBTITLE Select: ENTER item Press ENTER.
Control Menu Item List TITLE (DVD only) (page 30)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 30)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 30) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 30)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 30) TRACK (CD only) (page 30) INDEX (CD only) (page 30) You can search for a point on the DVD by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.
Control Menu Item List SHUFFLE (page 46) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. REPEAT (page 47) You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/ chapter/track repeatedly.
Press , or ENTER. “ ” changes to “— — 1 2 ( 2 7 ) – – ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 CHAPTER Number buttons Cancel: RETURN ENTER Select the number of the title, chapter, track, index or scene you want to search for using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code Z You can search for a starting point by inputting the time code. Select “TIME/MEMO” or “TIME/TEXT” after pressing DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 10 minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:10:20.
Labeling the Disc Z You can label discs so that the label appears on your TV screen and the front panel display when you play the disc. If the disc already has DVD TEXT or CD TEXT recorded on it, then this information will appear instead. Press DISPLAY.
Labeling the Disc Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input other characters. When you have entered all the characters for the Disc Memo, press INPUT on the remote. The Disc Memo is stored. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 TIME/MEMO Disc Memo...
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You can select “AUDIO” directly Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the languages even if multilingual tracks are recorded on the DVD. •...
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Changing the Sound The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit AUDIO Select: ENTER •Dolby Surround 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND AUDIO Select: ENTER •Dolby Digital 5.1ch When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line.
Displaying the Subtitles With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing the DVD. With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language whenever you want while playing the DVD, and turn it on or off whenever you want.
Changing the Angles Select the angle number using the number buttons or M/m, then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 5 ( 9 ) ANGLE Select:...
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For 2 speaker setups When you connect only 2 front speakers, Virtual Enhanced Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
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Digital Cinema Sound Settings NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a center speaker, Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)will also create the appropriate sounds for the center speaker.
When using headphones Select VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES when you want to experience virtual 3D surround effects through your headphones. VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES Uses 3D sound imaging to place the listener in an acoustically sophisticated movie studio by giving greater definition to the sound. Adjust the volume using the PHONES LEVEL control to the right of the PHONES connector.
Checking the Play Information Displays of each item By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.” BIT RATE BIT RATE kbps Mbps When you play MPEG audio sound tracks BIT RATE kbps 1000 Mbps...
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Select “ON,” using M/m, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER To return, press RETURN x When you have already registered a password The display for confirming the password appears.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be stored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks.
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x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program. Total time of the programmed tracks PROGRAM 0:15:30 ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK 0 2 2. TRACK 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a shuffle mode other than “OFF,” the “SHUFFLE” indicator lights up in green.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 24).
Repeating a Specific Portion (A–B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. This function is useful when you want to do such things as memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 24), this function is available only while playing moving pictures.
When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. “A-B” appears on the front panel display during A-B repeat play. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 34 : 30 CHAPTER TIME...
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Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) Select “VIDEO EQUALIZER” and press ENTER. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 STANDARD DYNAMIC 1 DYNAMIC 2 STANDARD VIDEO EQUALIZER Select: Cancel: ENTER...
Enhancing the Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer) The Digital Video Enhancer function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Select “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a level other than “OFF,” the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”...
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference screen) and enjoy the following functions. • STROBE PLAYBACK • TITLE VIEWER (DVD only) • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD only) • TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only) •...
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Displaying different angles simultaneously With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can display all of the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle. The angles are displayed on a screen divided in 9 sections.
Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to control the TV using the supplied remote.
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Select the main item you want using M/m. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: Main item SUBTITLE: To set, press , then To quit, press DISPLAY Press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE STARTUP SCREEN:...
Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 57) ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS ENGLISH DVD MENU ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS CHINESE JAPANESE OTHERS , AUDIO...
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: To set, press...
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) x SUBTITLE Selects the language for the subtitles. The language order is different depending on the player model. • AUDIO FOLLOW* • ENGLISH (English) • FRANÇAIS (French) • DEUTSCH (German) • ITALIANO (Italian) •...
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x SCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. CUSTOM SETUP COMPONENT OUT: LINE: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: BOOKMARK RESET PARENTAL CONTROL PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION: To set, press , then...
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Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) Playback of some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. CUSTOM SETUP COMPONENT OUT: LINE: AUTO PLAY:...
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level standard using M/m, then press ,. When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the standard code in the table on the next page using the number buttons. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL:...
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Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico...
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: CENTER SPEAKER EQ: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT:...
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Setting the Digital Output Signal Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you, connect 1. a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector, 2. an audio component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), 3. a DAT or MD via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord.
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) x 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal to be output via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. • 48kHz/16bit: The audio signals of DVDs are always converted to 48 kHz/16 bit. •...
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• SUBWOOFER — NONE: If you do not connect a subwoofer, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers as long as the front speaker size is set to “LARGE.”...
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Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment (see x TEST TONE below). The default adjustments are in parentheses. •...
Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and CD/DVD player Adjust the volume of the TV Select the program position of the TV Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony Wide TV Select the program position of the TV...
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If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV receiver (amplifier). Manufacturer Code number Sony 91, 89 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93...
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
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Troubleshooting Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” of the setup display, the picture does not fill the screen. , The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD. The picture is black and white. , In the setup display, set “LINE”...
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, The self-diagnosis function was activated. See the table on page 74. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” is displayed on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
, Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly. •To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)
Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±0.5 dB) DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 110 dB (AUDIO OUT connectors only)
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 38) The general name of technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround sound in a home. It simulates the sound of a movie editing studio instead of the usual concert hall so that you can enjoy the surround sound of a movie theater in the comfort of your own home.
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Title (page 5) The longest section of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
Language Code List For details, see pages 37, 57. Code Language Code Language 1186 Scots Gaelic 1027 Afar 1194 Galician 1028 Abkhazian 1196 Guarani 1032 Afrikaans 1203 Gujarati 1039 Amharic 1209 Hausa 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1052...
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 ! (power) button and indicator (18) Disconnects the power of the player or places the player in standby mode. 2 MULTICHANNEL indicator Lights up when: –...
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Index to Parts and Controls Rear Panel 5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT FRONT REAR CENTER PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL WOOFER 1 LINE-1 (RGB)-TV connector (8, 60) Connect to your TV using a LINE-1 connector to output the signal from the player. You can select the video signals, the S VIDEO signals or the RGB signals as the output signal format.
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Remote 1 TV/DVD switch (69) Selects to control the player or the TV with the remote. 2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (19) Opens or closes the disc tray. 3 Number buttons Selects and executes the items or settings. 4 CLEAR / ? (ten‘s digit) button (44 through 48) Press to return to continuous play, etc.